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BEHIND THE LENS
I'm a self taught photographer based just outside of Vancouver, Canada.
I got into photography because I was sick of producing other people's ideas through graphic design. I used to spend most of my time making advertising posters or retouching other photographers work, thinking:
'Wow, i bet i could do better than this..."
So one day I picked up a dinky little Sony Cybershot and started shooting. The Cybershot has travelled through Australia, New Zealand, America and died in Canada!
Now, I have a much better camera, the versatile and hard working Rebel XT DSLR.
Photography is my passion and I hope to be doing it for decades to come. I love the process of making a finished piece from start to finish - whether it be a simple headshot, or a heavily prepped avante-garde fashion shoot.
Contact me for pricing
If you're in Vancouver, feel free to call me.
My rates are extremely reasonable!
1-778-230-1225
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This is directed at models, but they are good tips for anyone getting pics done!
BODY - Please wear something that fits you well, and make sure you are wearing the right kind of underwear. Buy nude seamless panties and a bra if you have to, you will get many uses out of it as you can wear them under anything.
- Especially if you’re going to a nude/swimsuit/lingerie shoot: Do not wear tight clothing the day of your shoot. It leaves ugly red lines.
- Don’t eat anything that you know will make you bloat, or give you gas.
- Ask the photographer about wardrobe (if there isn’t a wardrobe stylist) and bring as many options as you can. You never know what could work!
HAIR - Make sure it’s clean and un-styled. If my MUA/stylist has to do a whole ‘take down’ job and spend and extra 30mins on your hair, many photographers will just send you home, or not work with you again.
- Make sure you keep profiles as up to date as possible on your hairstyle and colour. Again, if you show up not as advertised, most photographers will send you home.
FACE - Come with a clean face
- If you have a breakout, or injury (this applies to body as well) please let me know and we can work around it, cover it up or reschedule.
- Likewise, if you’re sick, don’t come near us, call up the photographer and reschedule, neither me or the MUA want your cold!
- Tell the MUA if you’re allergic to something! the last thing we want is someone getting sick on the day.
POSING TIPS - If you have a double chin: straighten your neck, relax your shoulders and push your chin out and down slightly. You might feel like a tool but it looks amazing in pictures.
- Smiling – Think of something funny or happy as you smile, it’ll be much more relaxed. Or, place the tip of your tongue behind your front teeth. It relaxes the muscles in your face.
- Arms – Hold them out/back from your body to prevent them flattening and looking bigger.
- Breathe out as the shutter goes off for a fuller pout and relaxed shoulders.
GENERAL TIPS - Tell your photographer if you need to bring an escort. Escorts are only permitted if they do not interfere. I understand some people need drivers (or parents in the case of younger ones). But please tell them they have no say in the shoot, most photographers will just send you home if they feel it’s not going well.
- Know that you will probably have to sign a release. (This only applies to models) Please don’t lie about your age as I randomly ask for ID. If you have problems with the contract, tell me and we can talk about it.
- Be early. No-one likes waiting and it makes you look unprofessional when you’re late.
- Reply to communication promptly. 24hrs is more than enough time to at least send a quick message or txt.
- On the note of communication, if you know your spelling/speech is bad, work on it. Talking in txt speak or slang isn’t professional and generally makes you look like you don’t take your work seriously.
- Be polite! I’ve worked with many people that i wouldn’t work with again because they were just plain rude.
DANNIELLE LEVAN
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